Owensboro Daviess County Airport (KOWB) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Owensboro Daviess County Airport in Owensboro, KY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Owensboro Daviess County Airport (KOWB) is a regional airport serving Owensboro, KY at 407 ft. KOWB reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (06, 18, 24, 36), longest 8,000 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KOWB in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the southwest (230°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KOWB 130156Z 23003KT 10SM CLR 26/22 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP138 T02610217
What changed at KOWB?
Since the 0056Z (7:56 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.91 → 29.95 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KOWB
KOWB is currently VFR with winds from 230° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,800 ft (field elevation 407 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KOWB. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24FAV | 5,000 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 0 kt |
| 18 | 8,000 ft | concrete/grooved | 2 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 36 | 8,000 ft | concrete/grooved | 2 kt tail | 2 kt left |
| 06 | 5,000 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KOWB weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Owensboro Daviess County Airport in Owensboro, KY: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KOWB is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KOWB
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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PAH UA /OV CNG045045/TM 0049/FL410/TP B737/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZME33
PAH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CNG045045Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0049Reported at 00:49 UTC.FL410Altitude: 41,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM ZME33Remarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL1340 3803N 08643W 2338 F287 279/039KT TB INTMT MOD TURB SK CLEAR IC
ARP UAL1340 3803N 08643W 233…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
PAH UA /OV CNG090015/TM 2332/FL360/TP A20N/TB NEG/RM ZME33
PAH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CNG090015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2332Reported at 23:32 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP A20NAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZME33Remarks.Show raw report
IND UA /OV IIU/TM 2317/FL150/TP A306/TB NEG
IND UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV IIULocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2317Reported at 23:17 UTC.FL150Altitude: 15,000 ft MSL.TP A306Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
BNA UA /OV BNA045020/TM 2310/FL158/TP FA20/SK TOP145/RM ZME60
BNA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BNA045020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2310Reported at 23:10 UTC.FL158Altitude: 15,800 ft MSL.TP FA20Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP145Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZME60Remarks.Show raw report
BWG UA /OV BWG/TM 2308/FL300/TP C560/SK SKC/RM ZME63
BWG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BWGLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2308Reported at 23:08 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP C560Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZME63Remarks.Show raw report
PAH UA /OV CNG135020/TM 2118/FL360/TP A319/SK SKC/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZME33
PAH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CNG135020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2118Reported at 21:18 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM ZME33Remarks.Show raw report
PAH UA /OV CNG045015/TM 2049/FL370/TP B737/SK SKC/TB NEG/RM ZME33
PAH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CNG045015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2049Reported at 20:49 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZME33Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KOWB
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KOWB reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 37 observations, with 14 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 800 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 24
- 31%
- 06
- 24%
- 18
- 23%
- 36
- 22%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2323Z (6:23 PM CDT)
TAF KOWB 122323Z 1300/1324 00000KT P6SM SKC TEMPO 1309/1312 5SM BR FM131400 27004KT P6SM SCT250 FM132000 VRB06KT P6SM SCT200
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KOWB
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KOWB.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KOWB
- IATA
- OWB
- FAA LID
- OWB
- City
- Owensboro
- State
- Kentucky
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 407 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.7401, -87.1668
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- CTAF
- 120.7 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 43m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
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Historical Flying Weather at KOWB
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KOWB reported VFR conditions during about 79.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 259 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.5 kt, calm 13.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65.5 | 23.6 | 7.2 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 69.4 | 19.9 | 7.1 | 3.6 |
| Mar | 77.2 | 16.4 | 4.7 | 1.8 |
| Apr | 84.8 | 10.6 | 3.9 | 0.7 |
| May | 83.5 | 11.4 | 4.2 | 1.0 |
| Jun | 89.8 | 7.8 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Jul | 87.3 | 9.3 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| Aug | 89.0 | 8.1 | 2.0 | 0.9 |
| Sep | 87.0 | 8.3 | 3.2 | 1.4 |
| Oct | 84.1 | 9.5 | 4.7 | 1.6 |
| Nov | 78.4 | 14.2 | 5.0 | 2.4 |
| Dec | 63.7 | 24.5 | 8.0 | 3.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.7 kt |
| Feb | 7.8 kt |
| Mar | 8.0 kt |
| Apr | 7.8 kt |
| May | 6.8 kt |
| Jun | 5.9 kt |
| Jul | 4.8 kt |
| Aug | 4.6 kt |
| Sep | 5.0 kt |
| Oct | 6.1 kt |
| Nov | 6.7 kt |
| Dec | 7.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KOWB airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Owensboro Daviess County Airport in Owensboro, KY shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KOWB weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KOWB?+
KOWB has 4 runways: 06, 18, 24, 36; the longest is 8,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KOWB report its own weather?+
Yes. Owensboro Daviess County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KOWB have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KOWB broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KOWB does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KOWB from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KOWB airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Owensboro Daviess County Airport (KOWB) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Owensboro Daviess County Airport (KOWB)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Owensboro Daviess County Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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